WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
I had my appointment with Dr S. this morning and he told me I can
start slowly weight bearing on the right leg again! This was the best news of
my life, for sure. I can’t tell you how excited I am. Tom (my PT) and I
discussed that because I’ve been through this song and dance before (of getting
off the crutches gradually), I can start weaning myself off them and I don’t
need to wait to see him at my appointment on Monday to do so. Knowing that
news, I immediate knew I wanted to walk out of the Dr’s office. I have to say,
taking those first few steps (still on the crutches, of course…but weight
bearing) felt really amazing. Emotionally, it was such a great moment. It felt
like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders. Six months of hard work,
surgeries, recoveries, etc were all leading up to this new beginning of
starting to walk again. Walking on this hip is so strange because it’s the
first time I’ve EVER been on a “good” hip. It’s a good hip! It’s completely,
100% fixed! It is such a foreign feeling to me…thinking that I no longer have
that kind of disability. I’m a really looking forward to starting back up with
the real PT, and getting back on my feet for good. It will probably take
another week or two to get fully off the crutches…and even then I may need the
cane for a while. But, that’s okay! I’m no longer restricted and that is just
an amazing feeling.
I am so proud of myself, for going through with it, and for
working so hard and being so patient when I really thought I might go
absolutely nutty. I am forever thankful to and grateful for my unbelievable husband.
Without his absolutely unwavering support over the past 6.5 months, I am
positive I wouldn’t have been able to do as well as I have been, if at all. He
has been so amazing. I really don’t give him enough credit. I am also thankful
for all of the support of my family, and my friends…who have constantly
reassured me that I’m doing great and everything was worth it. I’m thankful for
every single “It’s just a little while longer” from every person who gave them
to me. Most importantly, I’m forever grateful to Dr. S for giving me my life
back. He gave me the opportunity to live pain free, and to be happy, and
productive, and active, and (this is most important) UNRESTRICTED. I no longer
have to worry about doing 4 different errands in the same day because my hip
will hurt so much I won’t be able to make it past the first one. I will never
have to mentally prepare myself for a shopping trip to Target…thinking that
halfway through the store I’ll need to lean all my weight on the cart just to
get around. I won’t need to tell myself I should just have groceries delivered,
because my hip has been hurting too much to go to the market. I’ll be able to
exercise without pain, sleep without pain, sit without pain, play…all without
pain!
Of course, I still have a very long road ahead of me. I will have
at least another 3 months of physical therapy. My hip flexor is a mess and
needs a ton of work. My muscles have atrophied significantly, and it’ll be a
while to get them back. But, these are all such great things to look forward to
working towards. All are goals I know I can achieve. What a fantastic day I’m
having. I feel so excited, and amazed, and encouraged. A good day, today is a
very good day.
Thanks for all the support,
We’ll talk soon,
D
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